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Maine lifeguard dragged underwater by shark, survives
Greg Wilfert, a 71-year-old lifeguard at Scarborough Beach in Maine, was pulled underwater by a shark on August 8. He initially thought a boat propeller had caught his rescue buoy, then realised…
The Story in Brief
Greg Wilfert, a 71-year-old lifeguard at Scarborough Beach in Maine, was pulled underwater by a shark on August 8. He initially thought a boat propeller had caught his rescue buoy, then realised it was a shark. Wilfert swam hard to the surface and escaped unharmed. He said the experience was frightening.
Local officials report more sharks near shore than usual, with at least a dozen sightings in the area. The increase is attributed to conservation boosting marine life populations. OCEARCH founder Chris Fischer said people should be more aware of their surroundings. The International Shark Attack File recorded 25 unprovoked bites globally in 2025.
The Indian Opinion
Shark stories often stoke panic, but the facts here are measured. Wilfert survived, and the 25 unprovoked bites worldwide in 2025 is a tiny number relative to ocean users. The narrative of 'sharks closing in' ignores that conservation is working. The real test is whether beachgoers listen to warnings about bait fish and drones. Will simple caution replace fear?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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